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US journalist delivers first reading at funeral of Pope Francis. Who is Kielce Gussie?
Kielce Gussie, a U.S. journalist who works for Vatican News, gave the first reading at the funeral of Pope Francis.
Pope funeral: What happens next after Francis has been buried?
When Pope Francis died on Monday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered that flags be lowered to have staff. Abbott's order remains ...
Pope Francis would have been ‘filled with hope’ by Trump-Zelensky meeting
Pope Francis would have been ‘filled with hope’ by Trump-Zelensky meeting - U.S. ambassador to Holy See says Pope would hope ...
Pope Francis bestows legacy of mercy, service, financial reform, environmental protection
Pope Francis' 12-year papacy was dedicated to highlighting equality in the Catholic Church and informing on the state of ...
Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Trump, Zelensky and Prince William join thousands for historic Vatican service
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday following his death at the age of 88, with around 200,000 mourners gathering in ...
What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health?
Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory ...
No evidence Pope Francis said, 'The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches'
Before his death on April 21, 2025, Pope Francis made a lengthy statement beginning with, "The walls of hospitals have heard ...
10 US cardinals among those selecting Pope Francis’ successor
Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.